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US3776244A
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Non-slip retention means for use on a wearer{40 s head
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-10-19
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1991-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A non-slip head gear and a retainer employing the same, the head gear being characterized by a cap means having a hook strip on its interior surface with its tiny hooks protruding interiorly for engagement with the hair of the wearer and having an exterior strip of pile strap with its loops protruding exteriorly for receiving mating hook strips that are connected with other elements such as a retainer body. The retainer body is characterized by net material that is elastic along the fiber of the net and is even more elastic along the bias of the fiber for conforming to irregular contours. Also disclosed are preferred embodiments in which the exterior strips of pile strap are extensive enough to allow attachment of a wide variety of hook strip configurations; wherein a plurality of hook strips are fixedly disposed at predetermined locations for a predetermined hook strip configuration; and wherein neck straps are attached to the retainer body for tensioning it rearwardly toward the rear of the neck, the neck straps having mating hook strips and pile straps on their respective free ends.
Inventors
- 👤 W Morgan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 07:58
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D8/00; A45D8/40; A61; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/12; A61F13/122; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S128/00; Y10S128/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
Non-slip head gear for emplacement on a wearer''s head for use in conjunction with other elements such as bandage retainers comprising: a. a cap means adapted for fitting a plurality of head sizes; b. at least one hook strip disposed on the interior surface of said cap means; said hook strip having a plurality of tiny hook elements protruding interiorly for engagement with hair of a person wearing said head gear for preventing slipping thereof; and c. at least one exterior strip of pile strap disposed on at least one exterior side of said cap; said pile strap having a plurality of upstanding loops of filamentary material extending outwardly for receiving a hook strip of another element in removably fastened relationship.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
Non-slip head gear for emplacement on a wearer''s head for use in conjunction with other elements such as bandage retainers comprising: a. a cap means adapted for fitting a plurality of head sizes; b. at least one hook strip disposed on the interior surface of said cap means; said hook strip having a plurality of tiny hook elements protruding interiorly for engagement with hair of a person wearing said head gear for preventing slipping thereof; and c. at least one exterior strip of pile strap disposed on at least one exterior side of said cap; said pile strap having a plurality of upstanding loops of filamentary material extending outwardly for receiving a hook strip of another element in removably fastened relationship.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The head gear of claim 1 wherein said cap means has a plurality of hook strips disposed on its interior for engagement with the wearer''s hair.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The head gear of claim 1 wherein said cap means has a plurality of pile straps disposed on its exterior.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The head gear of claim 3 wherein said cap means has at least one said exterior strip of pile strap disposed along each side and extensive enough to afford a continuous band for receiving a wide variety of hook strip configurations.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The head gear of claim 3 wherein said cap means has a plurality of exterior strips of pile strap disposed along each side at predetermined locations for receiving a predetermined hook strip configuration.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
The head gear of claim 1 wherein said cap means has an area of at least 8 square inches for being disposed over the top and rearward portion of the wearer''s head for minimizing concentrations of stress and alleviating the tendency to cause headaches.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
76 words
Non-slip head gear for emplacement on a wearer''s head for use in conjunction with other elements such as bandage retainers comprising: a. a cap means adapted for fitting a plurality of head sizes; and b. at least one hook strip disposed on the interior surface of said cap means; said hook strip having a plurality of tiny hook elements protruding interiorly for engagement with hair of a person wearing said head gear for preventing slipping thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
76 words
Non-slip head gear for emplacement on a wearer''s head for use in conjunction with other elements such as bandage retainers comprising: a. a cap means adapted for fitting a plurality of head sizes; and b. at least one hook strip disposed on the interior surface of said cap means; said hook strip having a plurality of tiny hook elements protruding interiorly for engagement with hair of a person wearing said head gear for preventing slipping thereof.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |